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djeviltwin · Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 29 Location: Northern CA

What do you guys think of shaving the handles off? I want to put in an alarm, with keyless entry. I thought I could go one step further and add the keyless door popper. keep the doors nice and smooth.
I'll be getting a paint job and doing some other body work so I could just add it to my list.
I'll at least add a remote hatch release so I can pop it from the glove box. I don't think I'll remove the hatch key.... How would I get in if the battery died?

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Vince Ponz · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3581 Location: Florida

Through the tail pipe.

Regarding your handles. If you shave them don't you think the sides would look too bare? Naturally you can do whatever you like. If you do I would two tone your car similar to Soyracer. He has a very nice two tone car that I would love to have.
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Smoothie · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:37 am Post subject:

I just checked Automotion and they sell the door handles for $184.95 and $194.95. -So won't the car be worth $379.90 less without handles? Remove the mirrors too and it'll be worth a negative amount, then if you sell it, you'll have to pay them.
Yeah getting in might be a problem without power. Better mount an extra steering wheel on the roof.
Sorry - no fans of shaving yet. Joe might help you out.

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djeviltwin · Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 29 Location: Northern CA

LOL Wow.... Not looking to rice out my Porsche, but I am a bit of a fan of old school rodding. Keep the body fairly "stock" just add a few extras. I may have to get an extra door to see what it looks like before I commit to it.
I think I will be doing a 2-tone once I get it done... We'll see how it comes out.

I'm still gonna put a pop on the hatch.

Has anyone seen a 924/944 with shaved handles?
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JB 924 · Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 606 Location: Hessen, Germany

I've thought about shaving the handles, too, Since I'm doing all the bodywork anyway. I tried painting the handles in on a black 924, and it seems to look very good.

alexvex · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:49 am Post subject:

Can't ever go to a track if you shave the handles.
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Desolation · Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 236 Location: Texas

Joes924Racer has shaved handles I beleive

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NEMESIS · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:54 am Post subject:

djeviltwin · Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 29 Location: Northern CA

NEMESIS · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:40 am Post subject:

StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

I have a friend who shaved his doorhandles. He had the keyless entry thing, and he didnt really like it. When you need to get into your car quickly its a pain, and he had some trouble with the button being pressed in his pocket, and the door would randomly pop open.

Ryan
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djeviltwin · Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 29 Location: Northern CA

Great example Nemesis! Can't imagine what they were thinking.

As far as the door opening, I was thinking of adding poppers as well so it'll open more than just the inch or so from the mechanism being released. That should help with getting in when you're in a hurry. I'll be integrating it with the alarm and locking system, I don't see a problem with the door opening while it's locked.
Thanks for the input Ryan.

Does anyone have picks of it done right? Does Racer have shaved doors?
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JB 924 · Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 606 Location: Hessen, Germany

Joe, WHY?

Djeviltwin, that is Joe924Racer's car.

Joe, you're gonna get that filled in right? Not trying to be an ass, just asking.

Joes924Racer · Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:20 am Post subject:

I think the door dimples are cute

Tough
to paint and get shiny...will I fill
them I should my car will make it
into the garage this winter for a couple
months of work I like the dimples though we'll
see I'm sure it would look better with out them
then not so sure.
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JB 924 · Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 606 Location: Hessen, Germany

It's so hard for me to read your english!